2003 Mercedes C 2.7L Diesel · YH53 UTN
2003 Mercedes C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 158,321 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2685cc
YH53 UTN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2016
- 158,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YH53 UTN Mileage History
- 21/09/200662,920 mi
- 26/09/200796,458 mi+33,538 mi
- 22/09/2008103,280 mi+6,822 mi
- 09/09/200911,767 mi-91,513 mi
- 29/09/2010123,534 mi+111,767 mi
- 12/10/2011125,761 mi+2,227 mi
- 12/10/2011125,761 mi
- 06/01/2013138,052 mi+12,291 mi
- 18/09/2013142,357 mi+4,305 mi
- 20/09/2013142,357 mi
- 09/10/2014153,036 mi+10,679 mi
- 09/10/2014153,036 mi
- 01/02/2016158,321 mi+5,285 mi
Average of roughly 10,188 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YH53 UTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (YH53 UTN) between September 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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